Managing Veterinarian

NVA General Practice; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D insurance

Paid vacation

Licensing dues covered

CE allowance

Malpractice insurance

401(k) with company match

Practice management training

Job summary

Helmwood Veterinary Clinic in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Medical Director to provide medical leadership for a 5-doctor, full-service hospital, supported by NVA’s divisional leadership and a strong team.

You will set clinical protocols, mentor veterinarians, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with the Hospital Manager to drive financial performance and growth through new services and community involvement.

Qualifications

• DVM from an accredited university.
• Kentucky veterinary license in good standing or ability to obtain before start date.
• 3+ years of veterinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership: set protocols and uphold high standards of patient care.
• Manage and mentor associate veterinarians.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for the practice of veterinary medicine.
• Grow the practice through new services and community involvement.
• Partner with the Hospital Manager to drive financial performance and day-to-day operations, with guidance from Divisional Leadership.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership & mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

DVM from an accredited university

Kentucky veterinary license in good standing (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Digital X-rays

Ultrasound

In-house IDEXX laboratory

Dedicated surgical suite with laser

Job description

Medical Director | Helmwood Veterinary Clinic | Elizabethtown, KY

Lead a 5-doctor, full-service hospital with the equipment you want, a team that works well together, and a schedule that fits your life.

Helmwood Veterinary Clinic is a well-established small animal hospital in Elizabethtown, KY, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care in a fun, team-focused environment. We’re looking for an enthusiastic Managing Veterinarian to provide medical leadership and keep growing professionally with NVA’s support.

Why Helmwood?

• with a Hospital Manager and a strong support team of techs, CSRs.
• our doctors and staff rotate between Helmwood and our satellite, North Hardin Veterinary Clinic, just 15 minutes away in Radcliff, KY
• Open Monday through Friday with alternating Saturdays
• you’ll join a division of NVA hospitals and will be supported by divisional leaders who will ensure you get the leadership training needed.

Practice Medicine With Great Tools

• Digital X-rays and digital dental X-rays
• Ultrasound
• In-house IDEXX laboratory
• Dedicated surgical suite with a separate prep/treatment area
• Surgical laser
• Dental equipment (wet table and new dental setup)
• Lift tables in most of the rooms
• Preventative care wellness plans

What You’ll Do

• Provide medical leadership: set protocols and uphold high standards of patient care
• Manage and mentor associate veterinarians
• Ensure regulatory compliance for the practice of veterinary medicine
• Build a team culture where quality medicine and exceptional client service go together
• Partner with the Hospital Manager to drive financial performance and day-to-day operations, with guidance from Divisional Leadership
• Grow the practice through new services and community involvement
• Practice gold standard medicine

What You Bring

• DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited university
• Kentucky veterinary license in good standing (or the ability to obtain one before your start date)
• 3+ years of veterinary experience preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Confident decision-making, and the ability to delegate and lead by coaching and motivating
• A professional, courteous approach with staff and clients

What You’ll Get

• Highly competitive compensation + quarterly production bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation
• Professional licensing and dues covered
• CE allowance
• Malpractice insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Practice management training, reporting, and ongoing resources from your Divisional Leadership Team
• Access to NVA’s Medical Advisory Board and administrative support (HR, IT, Marketing, Legal)

The NVA Difference

• 1,000+ hospitals across the U.S. and Canada
• 5,000+ veterinarians and 20,000+ team members
• 8 million+ animals cared for every year
• Veterinarian-founded, with 25+ years of history
• Servant leadership: we care for you because you care for them
• Committed to the profession: mentoring, help with student debt, and support for veterinarian well-being
• Committed to compassionate care: wellness plans, dentistry, and Fear Free experiences
• Committed to community: disaster recovery support and veterinarian networking events